10 new English words for 8 May 2018, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Flimsy (adjective)

Flimsy  - Very thin, or easily broken or destroyed.

Very thin, or easily broken or destroyed.

Hindi meaning: कच्चा, कमज़ोर, निर्बल

Synonyms: Insubstantial, Slight, Light, Fragile, Breakable, Frail, Shaky, Unstable, Wobbly Ramshackle, Unbelievable

Antonyms: Sturdy, Substantial, Strong, Tough, Solid, Heavy, Thick, Sound, Plausible

Example: You won't be warm enough in that <strong>flimsy</strong> dress.

Trick: Is film me ye bht flimsy ban gye.

2 Consolidate (verb)

Consolidate  - To become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain (typically by combining).

To become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain (typically by combining).

Hindi meaning: मज़बूत बनाना, ठोस बनाना

Synonyms: Combine, Unite, Merge, Integrate, Amalgamate, Fuse, Blend, Mingle

Antonyms: Separate, Lessen, Disperse, Weaken Dwindle, Recede, Subside, Taper (Off), Wane

Example: She hoped that marriage would <strong>consolidate</strong> their relationship.

Trick: Aaj ki date me ye bht Consolidate hai.

3 Juxtapose (verb)

Juxtapose  - To put things that are not similar next to each other:

To put things that are not similar next to each other:

Hindi meaning: पास-पास रखना, तुलना करना

Synonyms: Compare, Contrast, Collocate, Colligate, Abutting, Adjacent, Adjoining, Conterminous, Contiguous, Flanking, Fringing, Joining, Neighbouring

Antonyms: Nonadjacent, Non-Contiguous, Apart, Detached, Disconnected, Discrete, Separate

Example: The exhibition <strong>juxtaposes</strong> Picasso's early drawings with some of his later works.

Trick: Last round me pose dekar judge Juxtapose karte hai.

4 Protean (adjective)

Protean  - Tending or able to change frequently or easily/ able to do many different kinds of things.

Tending or able to change frequently or easily/ able to do many different kinds of things.

Hindi meaning: परिवर्तनशील, बहुरूपी

Synonyms: Changing, Variable, Changeable, Mutable, Kaleidoscopic, Erratic, Quicksilver, Inconstant, Fluctuating, Versatile, Multifaceted, Adaptable, All- Rounder

Antonyms: Constant, Consistent, Limited, Amateur, Inexperienced

Example: A <strong>protean</strong> actor is equally comfortable with light comedy and serious drama.

Trick: Protein powder Protean nhi karna chahiye bar bar.

5 Instrumental (adjective)

Instrumental  - Something/someone that is important in causing something to happen:

Something/someone that is important in causing something to happen:

Hindi meaning: सहायक, मददगार

Synonyms: Involved, Active, Influential, Contributory, Helpful, Significant, Important

Antonyms: Useless, Unhelpful, Uninvolved, Obstructive

Example: As secretary of state, he was <strong>instrumental</strong> in the creation of NATO.

Trick: Ek instrument Instrumental hota hai hmari life me.

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6 Despot (noun)

Despot  - A person, especially a ruler, who has unlimited power over other people, and often uses it unfairly and cruelly.

A person, especially a ruler, who has unlimited power over other people, and often uses it unfairly and cruelly.

Hindi meaning: तानाशाह, निर्दयी शाशक

Synonyms: Tyrant, Oppressor, Dictator, Absolute Ruler, Totalitarian, Autocrat

Antonyms: Democrat

Example: Once the <strong>despot</strong> killed his parents, he was able to run the country with an iron fist.

Trick: This person is Despot person.

7 Stand-in (phrasal verb)

Stand-in  - A person who takes the place or does the job of another person:

A person who takes the place or does the job of another person:

Hindi meaning: किसी के स्थान पे काम करना

Synonyms: Deputize, Act, Substitute Replacement, Reserve Backup, Surrogate, Proxy

Example: Lorraine was ready to <strong>stand in</strong> if helen got sick.

Trick: Stand karna chahiye Stand-in karna chahiye zrurat padne pe.

8 Muster (verb)

Muster  - To produce or encourage something such as an emotion or support:

To produce or encourage something such as an emotion or support:

Hindi meaning: एकत्र करना, बटोरना

Synonyms: Collect, Assemble, Gather, Congregate

Antonyms: Disperse, Separate, Adjourn, Scatter, Disband

Example: He managed to <strong>muster</strong> the courage to ask her to the cinema.

Trick: Master Muster karte hai.

9 Unwieldy (adjective)

Unwieldy  - (Of a system) too large or disorganized to function efficiently/ (of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight.

(Of a system) too large or disorganized to function efficiently/ (of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight.

Hindi meaning: भारी-भरकम, असंतुलित रूप से बड़ा, बोझिल

Synonyms: Cumbersome, Unmanageable, Unhandy, Unmanoeuvrable; Awkward, Burdensome, Clumsy, Massive, Heavy, Hefty, Bulky, Weighty

Antonyms: Manageable, Convenient, Practical, Graceful, Handy

Example: Because the office paperwork has become <strong>unwieldy, </strong> the company is hiring a couple of temporary workers to help sort through the large stacks of paper.

Trick: Wild hoke kahoge to Unwieldy ho jahoge.

10 Quotidian (adjective)

Quotidian  - Of or occurring every day; daily.

Of or occurring every day; daily.

Hindi meaning: प्रतिदिन होनेवाला, साधारण, प्रतिदिन का

Synonyms: Everyday, Ordinary, Commonplace, Daily, Routine, Mundane, Diurnal

Antonyms: Unusual, Exciting, Extraordinary, Uncommon, Infrequent

Example: Television has become part of our <strong>quotidian</strong> existence.

Trick: Quote aate hai class me Quotidian.

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